11/10 UPDATE-- We only have 3 weeks left to get these finished and to me by the due date. Don't forget that Thanksgiving will be during that last week so you need to get these done and mailed before you start you Holiday plans or travels. I really would like to get these swapped and mailed out before I go away and before my craft show date and all my cookie baking.

10/27 UPDATE- I will need these by the due date of Sat Nov 30th because I will need to mail them back on Monday Dec 2. We are going away and I want them mailed before I go. So make sure you get them mailed to me in plenty of time. Thanks

10/20 UPDATE---I have added SEWING as a technique along with MISTS and PEARLS for embellies. I would suggest you get your ideas together for these so that you have time to get any extra materials you might need. These ATCs are a challenge for sure

10/1 I am closing this swap You will make a total of 16 ATCs.Follow the 1,2,3 criteria and I need to receive these by Nov 30thCheck back if you see I posted an update in the OPNext check in around Oct 15th.

Are you ready for another ATC challenge? I have been doing a Vintage Christmas ATC swaps for the last few years and find It is getting harder every year to try and come up with a challenge. LOL So hopefully this one won’t be too hard for anyone. Notice the 1,2,3!!!

1. You must use 1 Vintage Christmas image, whether it be printed or stamped

2. You must include 2 or more of these techniques and/or supplies Heat embossing, Dry embossing, Distressing, Paints, Stains, Textures, Sewing

ATCs are 2 ½” X 3 ½” mini works of art that you decorate as you would a card. PLEASE, PLEASE use at least 2 layers of cardstock for your base to ensure the sturdiness of the ATC. Do your best work and make sure everything is trimmed and glued well.

Due Date is NOVEMBER 30th This is the last day for me to receive your ATCs, not a last mailing date. I will be strict with this. If life happens and you need to drop out, please let me know as soon as possible. Pm me for my address anytime if you don’t all ready have it.

IMPORTANT --If you haven’t been in any of my swaps before, please read everything carefully before you commit. I will NOT allow flakers, late senders or non-communicators. You also need to have some swap history on the MB. If you have any questions, fell free to ask before you sign up.Please be aware of your other commitments so that you are not overloaded with swaps. If you are all ready involved in numerous swaps that will be due before the holidays, you need to really think before you sign up for this one.

As in all my swaps, I have the right to refuse anyone if I think it will jeopardize the swap. This may seem harsh but part of my duty as hostess is to take care of my swappers and make sure they get what they signed up for. We are all adults and I have no desire or time to babysit or worry about someone getting their ATCs to me on time. If I don’t have your address or email, please pm that information to me when you signup.Please subscribe to the thread and check in every 10 days. If I don’t hear from you, I will send 1 reminder and then drop you if I get no response.

Make sure you sign the backs of your ATCs. Most artists include a title, their MB name, date and number of card if it is part of a series (e.g., 1 of 12). Package your ATCs in a baggie labeled with your MB name to facilitate the sorting. Only put the ATC in its own little bag if something will fall off and get lost. It makes it MUCH easier for me to sort without them being in individual bags. Please remember to add a return envelope along with postage. If you want me to re-use your same packaging, just send a return label and the return postage. Let me know if you want yours returned in a flat rate box. Cost is $5.15 including DC#

I will post a few samples of ATC's I have done for swaps past that fit the criteria.

PicturesYou will see that they all meet the 3 specifics of the challenge.

In the first 2, I used stamped images. The all white ATC is an online image. The ATC on the upper right of the group picture is an online image of a stamp, the Santa in the left corner is an online image also. The church in the top left was a stamped image.So let's see what you can do

Coming out of swap rehab to join in on the fun. .My new and improved swap program will be to finish and mail items for one swap before I am allowed to sign up for another. I will be allowed to make 6 cards a month as well. Sure missed everyone and happy to be back swapping in moderation.

Coming out of swap rehab to join in on the fun. .My new and improved swap program will be to finish and mail items for one swap before I am allowed to sign up for another. I will be allowed to make 6 cards a month as well. Sure missed everyone and happy to be back swapping in moderation.

Sounds like the best way to not get stressed and have FUN at the same time!!!!!Some times we get involved in too many swaps at once and then rush to finish them and the fun is gone.Best to stick to one or 2

Okay Jean make me # 14 and you can close this group !! I thought about it long & hard and decided I can do them since they are all the same. TO me the tough part is deciding my themes...I am a typical Pisces who just cannot make up her mind ! (at least thats what DH tells me everyday !)

It is always disappointing when it doesn't translate,but then sometimes, ones is pleasantly surprised and it comes out even better.

Wow, I was notified of Jury duty with a check in date of October 15. I will have to be excused because that is when I need to check in here. I wonder if the judge will let me go, when I tell her I am in two swaps as well

It is always disappointing when it doesn't translate,but then sometimes, ones is pleasantly surprised and it comes out even better.

Wow, I was notified of Jury duty with a check in date of October 15. I will have to be excused because that is when I need to check in here. I wonder if the judge will let me go, when I tell her I am in two swaps as well

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